It can be dangerous, though. The
distractions in the home that are only usually available in the evenings are
now within reach at all times. Televisions, radios, big comfy sofas…

As well as increasing your willpower it’s
essential to create an environment that not only complements your new lifestyle
but helps improve your productivity and concentration.

Everybody’s different, though, so here are
five tips to take into consideration when designing your new home office:

1: Make the most of your space

Look around your new office. Can you
visualise what you need to work efficiently, and can you imagine where those
components fit into your new workspace?

If you have a lot of paperwork and
documents that you need access to then is there enough space for shelves and
cabinets if you’re in that space all day?

Do you do a lot of design work and need a
large desk that can accommodate drawings and a computer? Or if you’re planning
on using the space fleetingly is there space to have access to the most
important things when you need them?

2: Consider portable furniture

It can be a tough ask for creative types to
stay in one place for hours a day, so a more flexible working environment may
be right up their street.

Consider moveable furniture such as laptop
desks with wheels and smaller cabinets that can be moved from room to room and
can be matched with any seating arrangement such as a sofa or chairs in the
kitchen.

3: Wear and tear?

The furniture you use is an investment in
is contributing to the future of your business. So you need to consider
timescales – are you using it for the short- or long-term?

If you want an office chair that’s going to
last you for the next five years, wherever you are, then it’s worth considering
something sturdy such as a gas swivel chair with leather padding. If it’s for
the short-term then invest in something suitable yet comfortable.

4: Assembly

It may seem like a small thing but if
you’re setting up an office space for the long-term then it’s worth considering
construction.

If you’re buying ready-made furniture then
that shouldn’t be a problem, but if you’re setting up a lot of desks, chairs,
cabinets, and more then take note of the building time involved. If you’re
ordering all your furniture at once then are you going to have to put crucial
work hours aside to build it all?

5: Maintenance

As in an office, if you’re working from
home then your furniture will need to be cleaned at regular intervals to keep
it spotless and – more importantly – keep you in a hospitable working
environment.

With that consider the theme of your room.
Different materials will require different cleaning solutions; glass surfaces
need soapy water, fabrics will need specialist care products, woods will need
to be dusted, and more.